Penetration of electromagnetic fields of an open-ended coaxial probe between 1 MHz and 1 GHz in dielectric skin measurements

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作者
Alanen, E [1 ]
Lahtinen, T
Nuutinen, J
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[1] Kuopio Univ Hosp, Dept Oncol, FIN-70210 Kuopio, Finland
[2] Univ Kuopio, Dept Appl Phys, FIN-70210 Kuopio, Finland
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10.1088/0031-9155/44/7/404
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R318 [生物医学工程];
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0831 ;
摘要
An open-ended coaxial probe is often used for investigating the dielectric properties of biological tissues. The present study indicates that in addition to the probe size, the penetration of the electromagnetic (EM) fields of an open-ended coaxial probe in contact with the skin is dependent on the applied frequency between 1 MHz and 1 GHz. At high frequencies, above 100 MHz, the measured dielectric parameters are functions of the dielectric properties of different cutaneous layers and subcutaneous fat. At lower frequencies, less than 10 MHz, the measurement is mainly dependent on the dielectric properties of superficial structures of the skin. The reason for this is that the probe, the surface of the skin, mainly stratum corneum, and underlying skin form a capacitance where the stratum corneum with low water content lies between the well-conducting dermis and the probe. The situation is equivalent to the frequency-dependent Maxwell-Wagner interfacial polarization. This result is verified by experimental dielectric measurements and with human skin in vivo.
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